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Maintenance and care
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WA R N I N G
■Water in the vehicle
●Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehicle, such as on the floor, in the hybrid battery
(traction battery) air vents, and in the luggage compartment.
Doing so may cause the hybrid battery, electrical components, etc. to malfunction or
catch fire.
●Do not get any of the SRS components or wiring in the vehicle interior wet. (→P. 4 3 )
An electrical malfunction may cause the airbags to deploy or not function properly,
resulting in death or serious injury.
■Cleaning the interior (especially instrument panel)
Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel may reflect off the wind-
shield, obstructing the driver’s view and leading to an accident, resulting in death or
serious injury.
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehicle interior
or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline, alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alcohol
●Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other interior part’s
painted surface may be damaged.
■Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of leather
surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Park the
vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
●Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the upholstery, as they
may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats up significantly.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes into contact
with electrical components such as the audio system above or under the floor of the
vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■Cleaning the inside of the rear window
●Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause damage to the
rear window defogger heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth dampened with luke-
warm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in strokes running
parallel to the heater wires or antenna.
●Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.
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5358-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Interior buzzerExteriorbuzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
Power was turned off due to the
automatic power off function.
→
Next time, start the hybrid sys-
tem and keep it on for approxi-
mately 5 minutes or more to
recharge the 12-volt battery.
Con-
tinuous
The driver’s door was opened while
any shift position other than P was
selected without turning off the
power switch.
→Shift the shift position to P.
Con-
tinuousCon-
tinuous
The electronic key was carried out-
side the vehicle and the driver’s door
was opened and closed while any
shift position other than P was
selected without turning off the
power switch.
→Shift the shift position to P.
→ Bring the electronic key back
into the vehicle.
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Once
An attempt was made to start the
hybrid system without the electronic
key being present, or the electronic
key was not functioning normally.
→Start the hybrid system with the
electronic key present.
An attempt was made to drive when
the regular key was not inside the
vehicle.
→Confirm that the electronic key
is inside the vehicle.
Once3 times
The electronic key was carried out-
side the vehicle and a door other
than the driver’s door was opened
and closed while the power switch
was in a mode other than off.
→Bring the electronic key back
into the vehicle.
The electronic key was carried out-
side the vehicle and the driver’s door
was opened and closed while the
shift position P was selected without
turning off the power switch.
→Tu r n t h e p o w e r s w i t c h o f f .
→ Bring the electronic key back
into the vehicle.
Once
Sounds
once
for 5
sec-
ondsAn attempt was made to exit the
vehicle with the electronic key and
lock the doors without first turning
the power switch off.
→Turn the power switch off and
lock the doors again.
Interior
buzzerExteriorbuzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
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(Displayed alternately)
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When trouble arises
Once
An attempt was made to turn the
power switch off when the shift posi-
tion was not in P.
→ To turn off the hybrid system,
first shift the shift position to P
and then turn the power switch
off.
Once
Sounds
once
for 5
sec-
onds
• An attempt was made to lock the
doors using the smart entry &
start system while the electronic
key was still inside the vehicle.
• An attempt was made to lock either front door by opening a
door and putting the inside lock
button into the lock position, then
closing the door by pulling on the
outside door handle with the elec-
tronic key still inside the vehicle.
→ Retrieve the electronic key
from the vehicle and lock the
doors again.
Once
• When the doors were unlocked
with the mechanical key and then
the power switch was pressed, the
electronic key could not be
detected in the vehicle.
• The electronic key could not be detected in the vehicle even after
the power switch was pressed two
consecutive times.
→ Touch the electronic key to the
power switch while depressing
the brake pedal.
Interior
buzzerExteriorbuzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
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■Warning messages
→P. 5 3 4
■Warning buzzer
→P. 5 1 9
Once
The driver’s door was opened and
closed with the power switch turned
off and then the power switch was
put in ACCESSORY mode twice
without the hybrid system being
started.
→ Press the power switch while
depressing the brake pedal.
During a hybrid system starting pro-
cedure in the event that the elec-
tronic key was not functioning
properly ( →P. 565), the power
switch was touched with the elec-
tronic key.
→ Press the power switch within 10
seconds of the buzzer sounding.
Once
An attempt was made to start the
hybrid system with the shift position
in N.
→Shift the shift position to P and
start the hybrid system.
Once
The electronic key has a low battery.
→Replace the electronic key bat-
tery. ( →P. 4 8 3 )
Interior
buzzerExteriorbuzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
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When trouble arises
If the hybrid system will not start
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The electronic key may not be functioning properly.* ( → P. 565)
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. ( →P. 76 )
●There may be a malfunction in the immobilizer system.* (→ P. 7 9 )
●There may be a malfunction in the shift control system.* (→ P. 1 8 0 , 5 7 7 )
●The hybrid system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical problem such
as electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse. However, depending on
the type of malfunction, an interim measure is available to start the hybrid sys-
tem. ( →P. 5 6 4 )
*: It may not be possible to shift the shift position other than P.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( →P. 5 6 7 )
●The 12-volt battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
(→ P. 4 6 3 )
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( →P. 5 6 7 )
●One or both of the 12-volt battery terminals may be disconnected. ( →P. 463)
Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures
are unknown.
Reasons for the hybrid system not starting vary depending on the situation.
Check the following and perform the appropriate procedure:
The hybrid system will not start even though the correct starting proce-
dure is being followed. ( →P. 177)
The interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or
sounds at a low volume.
The interior lights and he adlights do not turn on, or the horn does not
sound.
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